US6397873B1 - Method and apparatus for temporarily increasing the transport capacity of the water supply system in case of a calamity - Google Patents

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US6397873B1
US6397873B1 US09/500,684 US50068400A US6397873B1 US 6397873 B1 US6397873 B1 US 6397873B1 US 50068400 A US50068400 A US 50068400A US 6397873 B1 US6397873 B1 US 6397873B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/02—Public or like main pipe systems
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B5/00—Use of pumping plants or installations; Layouts thereof
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/075—Arrangement of devices for control of pressure or flow rate
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • This invention relates to a method and apparatus for temporarily increasing the transport capacity of the water supply system in case of a calamity, in which despite the occurrence of a calamity an amount of drinking water is to be transported to the service area of a pumping station or transport line which has failed.
  • the guideline for supply assurance as drawn up by the VEWIN reads: In case of failure of one element of the drinking water system, in centers of consumption, the residual supply capacity of the system must, on a daily basis, be greater than 75% of the maximum daily capacity.
  • a calamity is defined as the failure of one element which cannot be repaired within 24 hours and has an effect on a large group of consumers.
  • the transport capacity of the residual mains system should then be anticipatorily increased if it is too small to enable supply of the required amount for supply assurance.
  • What may also be considered is to permanently arrange a fixed apparatus at a certain location for raising the pressure in the line and to connect it to the transport line.
  • the transport function of the failing pumping station or pipe section can be partly taken over.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus with which the drawbacks outlined are obviated.
  • This object is achieved with a method wherein in case of a calamity at least one mobile apparatus for raising the pressure in the transport line is temporarily connected to the residual supply system, and with a mobile apparatus, evidently intended for and arranged for use in that method, having a transportable housing with a pump coupled to a motor comprising means for setting the pump on two sides into communication with a water transport line via connecting lines.
  • a location suitable for receiving a mobile apparatus according to the invention Preferably, a transport function which has fallen out is taken over, while in a relatively inexpensive manner a mobile apparatus according to the invention, which can be conveyed in a short time to predetermined locations and which can be rapidly connected to the water transport line in question, suffices.
  • German Offenlegungsschrift 195 10 409 discloses an apparatus for increasing the pressure in a pipe system, which apparatus comprises a number of pumps, to be pre-mounted on a plate, if desired.
  • the advantage of this apparatus is supposed to be that parts of the apparatus are easy to mount and dismount. It seems, however, that this advantage relates solely to the parts of an apparatus which itself forms part of a larger machine. No reference is made to a mobile apparatus for temporary use in a system of water transport lines.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,584,640 discloses a pneumatic water pump station comprising a housing with a pump coupled to a motor, arranged in a water reservoir. It is stated that the pump station is compact and easily transportable. The pump station is intended as an alternative to a water tank or pressure-water installation, which have a fixed function within a drinking water system. Although the pump station may in itself be easily transportable, it is intended for use in a permanent setup. Such a pump station with built-in water reservoir is not suitable as a mobile booster in the use of the method according to the invention.
  • Patent Abstract of Japan, vol. 009, no. 290 (M-430) concerning the Japanese patent application with publication no. 60128979 discloses a high pressure pump on wheels, with a suction piece to be inserted in a storage tank and a high pressure conduit that can be connected to an injection nozzle or the like.
  • a mobile pump As application for raising water pressure in a transport line of a water supply system, such a mobile pump is not suitable.
  • FIG. 1 shows a diagram of the method according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a top plan view of an apparatus according to the invention, for use in the-method according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side elevation of such an apparatus.
  • FIG. 1 there is schematically shown a transport line 1 , where temporarily at least one (schematically represented) mobile apparatus 2 for raising the pressure is placed.
  • the line 1 passes from a pumping station 3 to customers 4 who are to receive a sufficient volume flow of water.
  • a pressure line A is shown, which reflects the course of the pressure and exhibits a descending course from the pumping station 3 to the mobile apparatus 2 , exhibits a rise at the mobile apparatus 2 , and proceeds to reflect a descending course again towards the customers 4 .
  • FIG. 2 a setup platform 5 is shown, on which in case of a calamity at least one mobile apparatus 2 according to the invention for raising the pressure is placed.
  • the mobile apparatus 2 comprises a housing 6 , a fuel supply 7 , a motor 8 , which is coupled to a pump 9 , which communicates on two sides with, a transport line 10 via connecting lines 11 .
  • a valve 12 is included in the transport line 10 .
  • Water supply system is herein understood to mean a system suitable for transporting water, such as drinking water, demineralized water, crude water or household water. The water supply system can function on a municipal, regional or higher level.
  • the housing 6 further comprises at least one door (not shown).
  • the housing 6 upon being placed (e.g. by means of a crane) on the setup platform, is, if necessary, fixed by means of a device suitable for the purpose, such as a fixing frame, and locked.
  • a device suitable for the purpose such as a fixing frame
  • the fixing frame is not shown.
  • a concrete slab 13 for support is shown. It will be clear to those skilled in the art, however, that, depending on the soil composition, such support does not always need to be present.
  • the pump is placed in the housing such that it is possible to couple it to the transport line having, for instance a diameter of 400 mm by means of flexible conduits having, for instance, a diameter of 250 mm, and rapid couplings.
  • the transport line having, for instance a diameter of 400 mm
  • flexible conduits having, for instance, a diameter of 250 mm, and rapid couplings.
  • supply in two directions may be necessary, for instance, when two service areas can be of mutual help through a supply in case of a calamity.
  • Deployment of a mobile apparatus in the event of a calamity proceeds as follows: To restore supply assurance, the necessary measures are implemented at the pumping stations and in the pipeline system. For instance, the link-up of an additional pump.
  • the mobile apparatus is transported from its stand to the setup position and connected.
  • the mobile apparatus can, when it is in operation, remain on the means of transport.
  • a number of valves in the transport line system are closed and/or opened and the mobile apparatus starts to pump the drinking water, with the first water being discharged to prevent water quality problems, Then a start is made with remedying the calamity.
  • Deployment of the mobile apparatus is supervised by persons trained for the purpose. After the calamity has been remedied, the mobile apparatus is transported to its stand. The mobile apparatus is checked there, so that it is ready for a next calamity.
  • the mobile apparatus according to the invention can be used for draining work and when lines are temporarily taken out of operation.
  • the mobile apparatus according to the invention must be regularly submitted to test runs. This can he done by giving the mobile apparatus a fixed stand on the site of a pumping Station and connecting it there to a transport line, a loose water tank or a built-in water tank.
  • the mobile apparatus for pumping other matter than water in a pipe system.

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